Harar Museum
Harar Museum
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Starting with the collection of Abdella Sherif, it contains early examples of Harar coins, bookbinding and other historical objects.
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JSTrip_77
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina1,233 contributions
Sep 2013 • Family
The Harar Museum is set in a beautiful old home where the last Emperor, Haile Selasie, spent a good part of his childhood. The inner nerd in my found that fact part of the draw of the place.
The museum had about four rooms with some interesting old artifacts such as old coins - some of which dated from the ancient Arab trade route time...plus some really tiny coins from before Harar was part of Ethiopia/Abyssinia. There were some old swords and Qurans. There's also a small art exhibit which showed some of the cultural side of Harar and made the rest of our visit even more interesting.
Even if you make your stop brief, it's worth a stop.
The museum had about four rooms with some interesting old artifacts such as old coins - some of which dated from the ancient Arab trade route time...plus some really tiny coins from before Harar was part of Ethiopia/Abyssinia. There were some old swords and Qurans. There's also a small art exhibit which showed some of the cultural side of Harar and made the rest of our visit even more interesting.
Even if you make your stop brief, it's worth a stop.
Written September 10, 2013
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Gary L
Portland, OR721 contributions
Feb 2020
Old house worth a look. Lots of old paper and manuscripts. I enjoyed it and the resident guide knows his stuff
Written February 6, 2020
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traveller-chris-77
London, UK36 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
This is a small museum which has a cheap entrance cost (30 birr). Two rooms and a dozen displays. As there really isn’t much to see or do in Harar this is worth a quick visit. The average rating is given only because it is so cheap and the garden is nice.
Written June 26, 2018
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tadefera
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia122 contributions
Oct 2012 • Business
Harar city is located in Easteren Ethiopia, known as Sunrise gate of Ethiopia,,City of love, City of Tolerance,....Most of the People in Ethiopia would tell you this
It was once the Islamic center before the Middle east,
why walled city?
1.The Muslim Sultanate constructed a wall surrounding the city to protect the city from the aggression by the the christian Kingdom of North Ethiopia . The wall the the China wall!!.It has only five gates Still this time the entrance is via these 5 gates, the people living there are called HARARI they are Semitic Language speakers and look like Arabs all Muslims,
What to see inside?
-2.the Rectangular house making called Jugols, like house of Midlle east, More than 111 paths ways made from marble, Harari house furniture Uniue from that of the rest of Ethiopians (SEE IT),
-At the Night see the people feeding the wild animal Hyena, It is a symbol Hahari people give love not only for human beings but also for the wild animals
Why city of Tolarence?
3.You can witness this when you see the Christian church inside the walled city surrounded only by Muslims....most of the people/ tour guides would tell you Harar is the best place where you see Christians and Muslims live in harmony.... Actually there is no fight between the current Muslims and Christians in Ethiopia in general
What more?
on the way to Harar, from any direction I was sad when I saw the coffee Plantations are now substituted by Chat plant. Chat/Khat has Addictive stimulant in its leaf,Some one even you have never seen before will invite to chew Chat.....at the end they ask you money/ to buy chat for them for another time....so funny
It was once the Islamic center before the Middle east,
why walled city?
1.The Muslim Sultanate constructed a wall surrounding the city to protect the city from the aggression by the the christian Kingdom of North Ethiopia . The wall the the China wall!!.It has only five gates Still this time the entrance is via these 5 gates, the people living there are called HARARI they are Semitic Language speakers and look like Arabs all Muslims,
What to see inside?
-2.the Rectangular house making called Jugols, like house of Midlle east, More than 111 paths ways made from marble, Harari house furniture Uniue from that of the rest of Ethiopians (SEE IT),
-At the Night see the people feeding the wild animal Hyena, It is a symbol Hahari people give love not only for human beings but also for the wild animals
Why city of Tolarence?
3.You can witness this when you see the Christian church inside the walled city surrounded only by Muslims....most of the people/ tour guides would tell you Harar is the best place where you see Christians and Muslims live in harmony.... Actually there is no fight between the current Muslims and Christians in Ethiopia in general
What more?
on the way to Harar, from any direction I was sad when I saw the coffee Plantations are now substituted by Chat plant. Chat/Khat has Addictive stimulant in its leaf,Some one even you have never seen before will invite to chew Chat.....at the end they ask you money/ to buy chat for them for another time....so funny
Written April 8, 2013
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Lubabah H
Los Angeles, CA36 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
If you choose to visit Harar, you should stop at this museum. It has very interesting artifacts not only from Harar, but from all of Ethiopia. The guide was very knowledgeable and speaks English very well.
Written November 26, 2018
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fidelisblue
Vancouver, Canada134 contributions
Apr 2016
Even though admission charge is only 30ETB, there is not a whole lot to see. I found the little model a bit useful in orientating myself in the walking tour around the walls.
Written April 24, 2016
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Dawit Aragaw
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia93 contributions
Feb 2016 • Business
This museum presents harar's historical and cultural artifacts. One can visit handicrafts, historical books, coins made by Hararies, and many more.
Written April 24, 2016
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Robert T
Ontario, Canada29 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
A good museum to better understand the significance of Harar. The artifacts were of interest and our guide was very knowledgeable individual.
Written September 7, 2015
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DaraHopsCars
Nairobi, Kenya28 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
We didn't spend long in the museum (you REALLY don't need to) but it was worth checking out the old coins, religious texts, household items, as well as the contemporary paintings by a Harari artist and bits of Harari stories. Not a MUST-DO-NOW but great if you've got the time.
Written April 30, 2014
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ATM80
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia4 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
in Harar musuim there are al ot of dynasty heriges, arctects and other cultural and religious ancient materials found in the musuim
Written September 4, 2013
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